Project Procurement Manager - Capital Projects (Wood Processing) (Alpharetta)
ANDRITZ, Alpharetta, GA, United States
United States | Hybrid with Travel (15–25%)
Every day, ANDRITZ delivers innovative engineering solutions that help our customers succeed across the globe. Our success is built on passion, collaboration, and technical excellence, and we’re looking for professionals who want to make a tangible impact in complex, project‑driven environments.
ANDRITZ is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to support large‑scale industrial projects within our Pulp & Paper division.
This position primarily supports capital projects within Wood Processing, including woodyard systems and upstream material handling and preparation equipment. The role may also support other process‑industry businesses as needed.
This role is ideal for a procurement professional, or a project or sales professional ready to transition into procurement, who enjoys ownership, supplier engagement, and working cross‑functionally in technically complex projects.
What You’ll Do
As a Project Procurement Manager, you will have end‑to‑end responsibility for procurement activities on assigned projects, from planning through execution.
Project & Procurement Ownership
Own the full procurement lifecycle for assigned industrial projects
Develop and execute the Project Procurement Plan in collaboration with Project Management, Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics
Ensure procurement activities align with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements
Sourcing, Negotiation & Supplier Management
Lead RFPs (Requests for Proposal) for all required equipment, materials, and services
Source suppliers, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and proactively identify alternative sources of supply
Prepare vendor evaluation summaries and make supplier recommendations
Lead commercial contract and purchase order negotiations with support from Legal when required
Manage supplier contracts post‑award in coordination with the project team
Execution & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Buyers to issue purchase orders and manage revisions
Track supplier schedules, especially for long‑lead and critical equipment
Coordinate with Logistics on domestic and international shipments to site or customer
Support invoice reconciliation in collaboration with Accounts Payable
Negotiate and resolve supplier claims when required
Continuous Improvement & Strategy
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval guidelines
Contribute to supplier category strategies alongside leadership and business stakeholders
Utilize procurement systems, tools, and reporting to support visibility and decision‑making
Provide reporting and updates to project teams and senior management
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
5+ years of experience in procurement, ideally supporting project‑based industrial environments
Experience in Pulp & Paper or other process industries preferred
Experience supporting wood processing, woodyard, biomass handling, or related upstream pulp systems is preferred
Strong understanding of commercial contracts, terms & conditions
Working knowledge of metal products (plate, pipe, tube), fabricated materials, and machined components
Strong negotiation, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project‑driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Willingness to travel 15–25% domestically and internationally
Career Backgrounds That Fit Well
Project Procurement / Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain or Purchasing in industrial projects
Project Managers or Sales Managers within industrial/process industries who want to transition into procurement
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related), Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Management
Master’s degree preferred but not required
Why ANDRITZ
Global engineering leader with a long‑term, customer‑focused mindset
Opportunity to support large, complex industrial projects with real impact
Collaborative culture grounded in accountability, ethics, and technical excellence
Career growth across projects, businesses, and global operations
ANDRITZ is an
AA/EEO/Veterans/ADA Friendly Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Every day, ANDRITZ delivers innovative engineering solutions that help our customers succeed across the globe. Our success is built on passion, collaboration, and technical excellence, and we’re looking for professionals who want to make a tangible impact in complex, project‑driven environments.
ANDRITZ is seeking a Project Procurement Manager to support large‑scale industrial projects within our Pulp & Paper division.
This position primarily supports capital projects within Wood Processing, including woodyard systems and upstream material handling and preparation equipment. The role may also support other process‑industry businesses as needed.
This role is ideal for a procurement professional, or a project or sales professional ready to transition into procurement, who enjoys ownership, supplier engagement, and working cross‑functionally in technically complex projects.
What You’ll Do
As a Project Procurement Manager, you will have end‑to‑end responsibility for procurement activities on assigned projects, from planning through execution.
Project & Procurement Ownership
Own the full procurement lifecycle for assigned industrial projects
Develop and execute the Project Procurement Plan in collaboration with Project Management, Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics
Ensure procurement activities align with project schedules, budgets, and technical requirements
Sourcing, Negotiation & Supplier Management
Lead RFPs (Requests for Proposal) for all required equipment, materials, and services
Source suppliers, negotiate pricing and commercial terms, and proactively identify alternative sources of supply
Prepare vendor evaluation summaries and make supplier recommendations
Lead commercial contract and purchase order negotiations with support from Legal when required
Manage supplier contracts post‑award in coordination with the project team
Execution & Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Buyers to issue purchase orders and manage revisions
Track supplier schedules, especially for long‑lead and critical equipment
Coordinate with Logistics on domestic and international shipments to site or customer
Support invoice reconciliation in collaboration with Accounts Payable
Negotiate and resolve supplier claims when required
Continuous Improvement & Strategy
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and approval guidelines
Contribute to supplier category strategies alongside leadership and business stakeholders
Utilize procurement systems, tools, and reporting to support visibility and decision‑making
Provide reporting and updates to project teams and senior management
What We’re Looking For
Experience & Skills
5+ years of experience in procurement, ideally supporting project‑based industrial environments
Experience in Pulp & Paper or other process industries preferred
Experience supporting wood processing, woodyard, biomass handling, or related upstream pulp systems is preferred
Strong understanding of commercial contracts, terms & conditions
Working knowledge of metal products (plate, pipe, tube), fabricated materials, and machined components
Strong negotiation, organization, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a project‑driven environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Willingness to travel 15–25% domestically and internationally
Career Backgrounds That Fit Well
Project Procurement / Strategic Sourcing
Supply Chain or Purchasing in industrial projects
Project Managers or Sales Managers within industrial/process industries who want to transition into procurement
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related), Supply Chain, Business Administration, or Management
Master’s degree preferred but not required
Why ANDRITZ
Global engineering leader with a long‑term, customer‑focused mindset
Opportunity to support large, complex industrial projects with real impact
Collaborative culture grounded in accountability, ethics, and technical excellence
Career growth across projects, businesses, and global operations
ANDRITZ is an
AA/EEO/Veterans/ADA Friendly Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.